70s Commercials: Doritos, Hungry Jack, Ford Pickup, ‘Rocky II’ (1979)

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Here’s a fine batch of commercials from the year 1979. We have Avery Schreiber starring in one of his many Doritos commercials. This time, its sour cream & onion flavor causing a ruckus. Following that, we’ve got Hungry Jack biscuits, the 1980 Ford pickup, and a “Starts Friday” TV trailer for Rocky II.

DORITOS SOUR CREAM & ONION COMMERCIAL (1979)

Doritos Sour Cream & Onion tortilla chips commercial starring Avery Schreiber as Maurice. Spot aired April 1979.

HUNGRY JACK BISCUITS COMMERCIAL (1979)

Pillsbury Hungry Jack biscuits commercial featuring a ‘New!’ improved flavor. Spot aired March 1979.

’80 FORD PICKUP COMMERCIAL (1979)

1980 model Ford pickup truck commercial featuring an ‘aerodynamic’ design. Narrator may be Bernard Barrow. Spot aired October 1979.

‘ROCKY II’ TV TRAILER (1979)

TV trailer for the motion picture ‘Rocky II’ starring Sylvester Stallone, Carl Weathers, and Talia Shire. Spot aired May 1979.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone, Wondra, Milk Plus 6 (1977-78)

More Doritos: 70s Spots: Doritos With Avery Schreiber

More Hungry Jack: 70s Spots: Hungry Jack (Vernee Watson) & Glade (Doris Roberts) (1975)

More Ford Pickups: Daily 70s Ad: Ford SuperCab & Heavy Duty Pickups (1974)

More Sylvester Stallone: Babes Of The 1970s: Manly Males

70s Commercials: Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone, Wondra, Milk Plus 6 (1977-78)

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We’re lounging around in the 1977-78 period on this fine Tuesday. Our vintage time capsules contain Ford’s Pinto Wagon, Milk-Bone Flavor Snacks, Wondra lotion, and Revlon’s Milk Plus 6 hair care. Hope you enjoy the trip.

FORD PINTO WAGON COMMERCIAL (1978)

Ford Pinto Wagon commercial featuring the Squire, a list of features, and a $3,935 sticker price. Spot aired May 1978.

MILK-BONE FLAVOR SNACKS COMMERCIAL (1978)

Milk-Bone flavor snacks for dogs commercial featuring a boy and his trick performing pet. Spot aired October 1978.

WONDRA LOTION COMMERCIAL (1977)

Procter & Gamble Wondra skin conditioning lotion commercial. Spot aired in 1977.

MILK PLUS 6 SHAMPOO COMMERCIAL (REVLON, 1977)

Revlon Milk Plus 6 shampoo & conditioner commercial. Spot aired August 1977.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Diet Rite Cola, Jell-O, Shower Massage, ‘Bingo Long All-Stars’ (1976)

More Pinto: 70s Spots: Ford Pinto Runabout & Country Squire Wagon (1971)

More Wondra: 70s Spots: Wondra Lotion (1977)

Music For Monday: Johnny Mathis, ‘My Funny Valentine’ (1970)

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Happy Valentine’s Day, one and all. Let’s celebrate (or not, your choice) the day with Johnny Mathis singing “My Funny Valentine” on The Ed Sullivan Show. The performance aired on November 22, 1970.

Mathis first released his version of “My Funny Valentine” on the 1959 LP Open Fire, Two Guitars. Not long after this performance, he released another version on 1971’s Tenderly LP.

JOHNNY MATHIS, ‘MY FUNNY VALENTINE’ (LIVE, 1970)

Previously on Music for Monday: Syl Johnson, ‘Back For A Taste Of Your Love’ (1973)

More Johnny Mathis: Rad Ads: Las Vegas – Sahara Superstars (1972)

70s Commercials: Diet Rite Cola, Jell-O, Shower Massage, ‘Bingo Long All-Stars’ (1976)

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All of the fine commercials today aired in 1976. We’ll start off with a classic, fun spot for Diet Rite Cola. You’ll likely remember this excellent campaign once you hear the song. Following that, enjoy strawberry Jell-O floats, The Shower Massage by Water Pik, and a TV trailer for The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings.

DIET RITE COLA COMMERCIAL (1976)

Sugar Free Diet Rite Cola commercial featuring Italian foods and a ‘No, No, Yes!’ song. Spot aired March 1976.

JELL-O ‘STRAWBERRY FLOAT’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

Jell-O commercial featuring Jan DeWitt of Albuquerque and a Strawberry Float recipe. Narration by Peter Thomas. Spot aired March 1976.

SHOWER MASSAGE ‘HOTEL DEL CORONADO’ COMMERCIAL (1976)

The Shower Massage by Water Pik commercial featuring bathers at the Hotel del Coronado in California. Narration by Michael Bell. Spot aired July 1976.

‘THE BINGO LONG TRAVELING ALL-STARS’ TV TRAILER (1976)

TV trailer for the Universal motion picture ‘The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings’ starring Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, and Richard Pryor. Narrator sounds like William Boyett. Spot aired July 1976.

Previously on 70s Commercials: ‘Lemon Fresh’ Joy, Shell Bugkillers, Alpo, Viva (1974-75)

More Jell-O: Saturday 70s Spots: Roy Rogers, Dale Evans & Jell-O (1973)

More Shower Massage: Daily 70s Spot #538: Shower Massage By Water Pik (1976)

More Bingo Long: 70s Commercials: ‘Bad News Bears,’ Chex Mix, Samsonite, United Airlines (1976)

Classic 70s Music Ads: The Leon Russell Show (1973)

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This action-packed live shot of Leon Russell performing ran in the April 7, 1973 issue of Billboard magazine. At this time, Russell would still be riding high on his 1972 Top 20 hit “Tight Rope.”

I’ve loved this song since I was about 6-years-old. Even though it’s the obvious choice to load up here, when was the last time you gave it a spin? Let’s do that now.

LEON RUSSELL, ‘TIGHT ROPE’ (1972)

Previously on Classic 70s Music Ads: WAR, ’11 Million Records’ (1974)

70s Commercials: ‘Lemon Fresh’ Joy, Shell Bugkillers, Alpo, Viva (1974-75)

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Here’s a batch of commercials from 1974 and ’75. In the premiere position, we have a spot for “Lemon Fresh” Joy dishwashing liquid with an actor (blue dress, red hair) who I’m pretty sure is Holland Taylor of Bosom Buddies fame.

Following that, take in spots for Shell Bugkillers, Alpo dog food (starring Patrick Wayne), and Viva paper towels. You’ll remember the “Viva Test” in this one. Please enjoy at your leisure.

‘LEMON FRESH’ JOY COMMERCIAL (1975)

‘Lemon Fresh’ Joy dishwashing liquid commercial featuring actor Holland Taylor as Joan. End narration by Casey Kasem. Spot aired Spring 1975.

SHELL BUGKILLERS COMMERCIAL (1975)

Shell Bugkillers insect spray commercial featuring ‘A Bug’s Point-of-View.’ Spot aired Spring 1975.

ALPO DOG FOOD COMMERCIAL (PATRICK WAYNE, 1974)

Alpo Beef Chunks dog food commercial featuring actor Patrick Wayne. Spot aired March 1974.

VIVA PAPER TOWELS COMMERCIAL (1974)

Viva paper towels commercial featuring “The Viva Test” with Mrs. Tina Gault and Mrs. Marjorie Mason. Spot aired October 1974.

Previously on 70s Commercials: Inchworm Toy, Reynolds Brown-In-Bag, Haley’s M-O, Gillette Trac II (1972-73)

More Joy: Daily 70s Spot: Joy liquid starring Bob from ‘Sesame Street’ (1977)

More Alpo: 70s Spots: Alpo Dog Food (Lorne Greene) & Meow Mix (1976)